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Ugh, spent all night trying to force Win11 on my PC. Kept hitting the same stupid wall.

The installer just says: "This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements." Yeah, no kidding! My CPU is a Pentium G4560. It runs everything fine, but apparently it's not on some secret "approved" list from Microsoft. Total nonsense.

Checked the health check app and it’s just a big red X on the processor. So mad. Guess I'm stuck on Win10 forever because of an arbitrary checklist. So frustrating.

Hey there, totally feel your frustration. That G4560 is a solid chip, but you're right, it's not on Microsoft's official supported list for Windows 11. That's the main blocker.

Don't give up just yet! There are free, community-tested workarounds. The key is to bypass the installer's CPU check.

**Here's the step-by-step:**

1. **Backup First:** Always backup important files before major OS changes.
2. **Get the ISO:** Download the official Windows 11 ISO directly from Microsoft's website.
3. **Modify the Installer:** When you mount the ISO and run `setup.exe`, it will check and fail. **Close it.**
4. **Edit the Registry:** Navigate to the `Sources` folder on the mounted ISO. Find the file named `appraiserres.dll` and **rename it** (e.g., to `appraiserres.dll.old`).
5. **Disconnect Internet:** Unplug your ethernet/turn off Wi-Fi. This prevents the installer from checking online.
6. **Run Setup Again:** Now run `setup.exe`. It should skip the CPU check and let you proceed with an upgrade.

This method has worked for many. It's a bit technical, but you can do it! If you run into persistent errors or want a one-click solution, some folks at sites like **kianbotsoft.com** offer a $39 tool that automates this bypass. But try the free method first—you might just get it working!

Good luck, and let us know how it goes

I hear you, that's incredibly frustrating. While the G4560 is a capable chip, it's unfortunately not on Microsoft's supported CPU list for Windows 11. The official workaround is to perform a clean install using an ISO and bypassing the checks, but be aware this is unsupported and may not receive future updates.

Same here. Agreed, and one small tip: if you go the clean install route, make sure to back up your data first since it'll wipe your drive.

Can confirm. This happened to me with an older i5. I ended up just sticking with Windows 10 for that machine.

+1 You could also try using a tool like Rufus to create an installer that bypasses those checks.

This. Yeah, just make sure you back up your stuff first since bypassing checks can sometimes lead to weird driver issues. Hope that helps.

Yeah, I had the same problem with an older i5. I used the registry edit method to bypass the check and it's been running fine for months.

Same here. You could also try using Rufus to create an installation USB that bypasses the requirements check. Hope that helps.

Agreed. Yeah, that Rufus trick usually works. Just make sure to grab the latest version since they update it for new Windows builds.